The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of a landmark joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, describing it as an important step toward strengthening regional security and cooperation. OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed strong support for the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, saying the pact reflects the three...
Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026–31, designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), has reportedly been shelved after local car manufacturers raised objections, forcing the government to restart the policy-making process. The Ministry of Industries and Production had prepared a new auto policy after consulting stakeholders, with a strong focus on promoting electric mobility...
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) on General Syed Aamer Raza, the newly appointed Commander of Pakistan’s National Strategic Command, in recognition of his distinguished military service. The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Presidency and shared on the president’s official X account. General Aamer Raza...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to make the newly established federal government-operated National Central Data Center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions, describing it as a key step towards improving digital governance and reducing public sector costs. Chairing a meeting on digital transformation, the prime minister also ordered the National Digital Commission...
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from July 28 to 29 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations further and enhance cooperation between the two countries. According...
Lieutenant General Aamer Raza has been promoted to the rank of four-star general and appointed as Pakistan’s first Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC), marking a significant development in the country’s military command structure. The appointment was announced by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated General Aamer Raza on...
The federal cabinet has approved a new Rs1.8 billion special allowance for senior bureaucrats, despite extending austerity measures for the 2026-27 fiscal year and announcing only a 7% salary increase for government employees. The decision has sparked debate over public sector pay disparities during a period of economic pressure. The newly introduced benefit, titled the...
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Iran, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stating that Islamabad is ready to expand cooperation with Tehran across all sectors. Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. The two leaders held one-on-one talks...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched Pakistan’s first artificial intelligence-powered digital platform designed to replace paper-based operations in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), marking a significant step toward modernizing government administration. Named the Prime Minister’s Office System (PMOS), the platform integrates artificial intelligence into official workflows to streamline communication, monitor implementation of government directives and...
Pakistan has called for a stronger economic partnership with Egypt, urging both countries to expand cooperation beyond traditional trade and focus on strategic investment, joint production, technology transfer, and regional value chains. The proposal was presented by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan during a reception in Islamabad marking Egypt’s National Day. Addressing diplomats, government...